Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan 2012-2016 - Eng

The Nanosafety and
Ethics Strategic Plan

(2012 2016)
National Nanotechnology Center

National Science and Technology Development Agency
The Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan (2012 2016)
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Executive Summary

Thailand has recently introduced nanotechnology to the various industries and
demonstrated the improved properties of nano-functions and added value to various products,
especially in the industries that play a significant role in Thailands economy, for example,
textiles, food, and cosmetics. However, knowledge on the regulations of nanotechnology,
particularly nanomaterials, regarding health and the environment, both directly and indirectly,
are neglected and procedures are still uncertain. Currently, Thailand is continually developing
institutions, both in the public and private sector, to exclusively monitor and control
nanotechnology. Also, Thailand views the need to establish a Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic
Plan. This plan shall work parallel with nanotechnology development in preventing and
preparing to minimize the potential risks of nanomaterials and nanotechnology that might
occur from the growth of nanotechnology application.

The Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan (2012-2016) originated by integrating various
model schemes and strategic plans regarding to the national and international chemical safety
measures, which also relates to the Thai governmental policies. It aims to manage unity and
define the directions for nanotechnology precautions and ethics in order for each institution
to synergize and compliance with the strategic plan and pursue in the same direction.

The Strategic Plan endeavors to involve every sector to prevent redundancy and improve
the procedure as well as aim to embrace every aspect concerning Thailands nanotechnology
safety and ethics. Furthermore, to completely manage, it aims to promote the role of public
engagement. The plan is initiated from NANOTECs Board of Directors deploying the Nanosafety
and Risk Management Committee to form the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan. Procedures
include past-situation analysis, SWOT analysis, brainstorming, public assembly, and Nanosafety
and Ethic Committee meetings which carefully reviewed the strategic plan.

The Strategic Plan demonstrates the directions and guides Thailand to a Safe-Nano
for Thailands sustainable development. The contents are as follows:

Chapter 1: Nanosafety Situation

Chapter 2: Procedures in Establishing the Strategic Plan

Chapter 3: Vision, Objective, and Key Performance Indicators of the Strategic Plan

Chapter 4: Nanosafety and Ethics Strategies
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The three strategies are as follows:

Establishing and implementing knowledge management in nanosafety and ethics
and nanoproducts

Developing and reinforcing measures and monitoring mechanisms and
enforcement

Strengthening and promoting public engagement activities

Chapter 5: Mechanisms on Implementation and Evaluation of the Strategic Plan
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Table of Contents
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Executive Summary
Chapter 1 Nanosafety Situation
Chapter 2 Procedures in Establishing the Strategic Plan
Chapter 3 Vision, Objective, and Key Performance Indicators of the Strategic Plan
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Chapter 4 Nanosafety and Ethics Strategies
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Chapter 5 Mechanisms on Implementation and Evaluation of the Strategic Plan
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Appendix

1. The Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan

(2012-2016) and Related Organizations

2. The Nanosafety and Risk Management Committee

3. The Nanosafety Strategic Plan Working Group
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List of Figures
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Figure 2.1 Process and timeline to develop the Nanosafety and

Ethics Strategic Plan
Figure 3.1 The alignment between Thailands Fourth National

Strategic Plan on Chemical Management (2012-2021) and

the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan (2012-2016)

Figure 3.2 The diagram of the relationship between vision, objective,

indicators, strategies and measures of the Strategic Plan
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Figure 5.1 Organization chart for implementation
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Nanosafety Situation
1. Current Situation

For sustainable development and competitiveness, Thailand realized the crucial role of
utilizing nanotechnology to improve properties and add value to textile, food, agricultural
products, cosmetics, and to the medical industries. Some examples of adding value to products
using nanotechnology to develop of water repellent clothes, antibacterial coated textiles,
the encapsulated vitamin and nutrition, nanoemulsion anti-aging cream, smart packaging for
prolonging food shelf-life, nanosensors for agricultural and food products, nanomedicine to
decrease side effects, drug-target delivery, nanocatalysts for new alternative energy, nanomaterials
for stronger and lighter weight, and smart nanomaterials for anti-pollution, as well as other
potential benefits. Nevertheless, the understandings of direct and indirect effects of nanomaterials
and nanoproducts, to health and environment are still limited. At present, there are no conclusions
or clear guideline; therefore, regulation and safety guideline are needed to minimize the potential
risks of nanomaterials.

As a consequence, Thailand has initiated the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan
to educate, regulate, monitor, and manage nanosafety and ethics issues along with the promotion
of nanotechnology to sustain nanotechnology development in the country.
2. Terminology and Definitions

Nanotechnology is often defined in different aspects. In the scope of policy or strategic
planning, it is crucial to clearly comprehend the differences between nanotechnology (knowledge
or technology), nanomaterials (emphasizing materials), and nanoproducts. The definitions below
are provided for common understanding.

2.1 Nanotechnology is the process of construction, synthesis, control, modification,
and characterization of materials in an atomic or molecular scale, or other structures
possessing at least one dimension sized from 1 to 100 nanometres.

2.2 Nanomaterials are materials possessing surface structures or porosities or at least
one dimension sized on the nanoscale. In brief, nanomaterials are materials with
morphological features on the nanoscale or materials containing nanostructures.
Nanomaterials generally fall into 3 categories.
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1. Natural nanomaterials are found in the natural environment (soil, air, atmo
sphere) for example dust particles.

2. Incidental Nanomaterials are produced by chance as a by-product of a
process. For example, fire and combustion particulates would be considered
incidental materials. Incidental nanomaterials vary in sizes. Some are in
nanoscale while some are larger.

3. Manufactured nanomaterials are intentionally produced to have specific
properties and homogeneous particles sizes or shapes.

2.3 Nanoproducts are products containing nanomaterials or produced by nanotechnological
process to have new properties or new functions and improve consumer benefits
and add economical value.

2.4 Nanosafety is a systematic study monitoring the effects of nanomaterials in human
body (including organs, tissues, and cells), and also in the environment. It is related
to nanotoxicity, ecotoxicity, and genotoxicity of the nanomaterials.
Background and Related Researches

In the past decade, there have been several studies in the effects of nanomaterials exposure
to animals such as mice, rabbits, and fish which demonstrate that nanomaterials can cause
lung inflammation because nanomaterials are capable of translocating from lung toward
bloodstream and to body tissues. Some nanotoxicity studies have shown that titanium dioxide,
silicon dioxide, and barium sulfate exposure can cause lung inflammation in mice. The inflammator
potencies depend on the types and surface areas of materials. However, in the case of equal
surface area of materials, inflammatory potencies depend on total mass of material accumulation.

Some manufactured nanomaterials cannot decompose in a short period of time. If such
nanomaterials expose into the soil or water, they may remain active for years. Additionally,
some highly active substances such as titanium dioxide, nanoparticles may affect life cycles
of bacteria in the soil which might cause the change in the ecosystem. There is a chance that
the leak of nanomaterials in the environment stays in the food chain and finally returns back
to human.

The above issue concerns ethics in science and technology involving areas such as
information access, public engagement in decision making and gap of knowledge in people
with and without nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is in the initial stage and is full of potential
to become societys new technology and invention. But on the other hand, it can overpower
other technology. Nanotechnology may be considered as both an enabling and disrupting
technology at the same time. Some social issues can be very interesting namely the image
and social acceptance for nanotechnology. Nonetheless, the argument remains whether the
technology creates social problems and should countries allow the use of nanotechnology in
the military affairs.
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From data collection of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO), the Nano Forum of the European Union and the National Science
Foundation, in the USA, have concluded 10 nanoethic concerns as follows:

1. Nanotechnology impacts on health, environment safety, consumers, and labors

2. Public confidence in nanotechnology

3. Using the precautionary measures for risk management

4. Building public awareness for better decision makings on the knowledge based

5. Social inequality and owning nanotechnology

6. International inequality

7. Human machine

8. Disease diagnosis by nanotechnology

9. Nanotechnology for military applications

10. Necessity of amending laws and creating a new system
3. Nanosafety and Ethics Policies, Strategic Plans, and Laws

3.1 National Nanotechnology Center: The Thai government recognized the advantages
of nanotechnology; therefore, the National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC) was
established on August 13, 2003 as an agency under the National Science and Technology
Development Agency (NSTDA), Ministry of Science and Technology. NANOTEC
focuses on supporting and encouraging nanotechnology development of the
country through research innovations and technology transfer in order to achieve
the goals in improving socio-economy of Thailand. In addition raising public awareness,
understanding, and knowledge on nanotechnology as well as outlining safety and
risk management principles for nanotechnology are included. In 2007, NANOTEC
launched the Nanomaterials Safety program involving in NANOTEC investigating
the current status of nanosafety, proposing a framework for Thailands nanosafety
and risk management, and preparing regulations and nanosafety guidelines.

3.2 Thailands National Strategic Plan on Chemical Management: In response to the
increasing health problems caused by chemicals, Thailands Ministry of Public
Health (MoPH) has joined the International Program on Chemical Safety (IPCS) with
the cabinets approval since 1985. Since April 1994, the MoPH has been appointed
to be the National Focal Point for the Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical
Safety (IFCS). At present, Thailand is working under Thailands Fourth National Stra
tegic Plan on Chemical Management (2012-2021) which comprises of three strategies:
the development of a complete database system, mechanics and, chemical control
tools, promoting and strengthening the capabilities in chemical management for
all sectors, and reducing the risk of chemical hazards.
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3.3 Related Laws: At present, there are no specific laws for nanotechnology safety and
ethics in Thailand. Nevertheless, some of the Thai civil laws can be applied and
categorized into 4 groups as follows:
1. Environmental safety laws: the enhancement of national environment quality
act 1992, and the hazardous material act 1992
2. Occupational health and safety laws: the labor protection act 1998
3. Product safety and consumer safety laws: the consumer protection act 1979
4. Human and animal testing laws: human subject research and animal
testing regulations
4. SWOT Analysis of Nanosafety and Ethics of Thailand

Strengths

Nanotechnology is extensively accepted by the government and private sectors in
Thailand. NANOTEC has a major role to drive all related nanotechnology activities.

Industrial sector recognizes the importance of nanotechnology and participates in
nanosafety activities.

Strong collaborations among working organizations.

Adequate number of testing tools for monitoring nanosafety.

Presence of the toxic substances control act and the environmental act for monitoring
nanomaterials production and utilization.
Weaknesses

Working organizations lack information on nanosafety.

Lack of tools, procedures, and standards for testing nanomaterials in nanoproducts
at both industrial and laboratory levels.

No regulation on nanotechnology productions, imports, exports, and safety issues.

The public lacks nanotechnology understanding and knowledge due to the limit
availabilities of nanotechnology information.

Lack of human resources in nanosafety R&D.
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Opportunities

International collaborations on information and knowledge exchange of nanosafety
can be conducted continuously.

The international chemical forum recognizes nanotechnology as an emerging issue.

Collaborations between government and private sectors to encourage nanosafety
testing at both the national and international levels.

Rapid increase of availability in nanosafety R&D at an international level.

Awareness of pushing through national and international standardizations on nano
safety testing and strategies.
Threats

Thailand may become the dumping ground for nanoproducts from other countries
due to the lack of control measures.

Limited access to updated and in-depth information on nanosafety.

Restrictions on the disclosure of information regarding nanoproduct safety from com
panies claiming confidentiality.

Distortion of facts related to nanosafety at an international level.

Nanosafety and ethics are sensitive issues and still lack explicit information which
might cause public misunderstanding. This could easily lead to public misunderstanding.
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Procedures in Establishing the Strategic Plan
The Procedures in Establishing the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan

1. The Nanosafety and Risk Management Committee appointed the Nanosafety Strategic
Plan Working Group which consists of related organizations from all sectors. The
tasks and responsibility of the working group is to develop the Nanosafety and
Ethics Strategic Plan (2012-2016) in accordance with Thailand governmental policies
and international regulations. The objectives are to establish the strategic plan to
build knowledge and understanding, monitor and manage nanosafety and ethics,
along with nanotechnology development in Thailand. The strategic plan is impl
emented to minimize risks from nanotechnology applications.

2. The process of establishing the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan launched in
December, 2009. Several brainstorming sessions were held to establish SWOT analysis
of Thailands nanosafety and ethics. It aimed to integrate the Nanosafety and Ethics
Strategic Plan with Thailands Fourth National Strategic Plan on Chemical Management
(2012-2021), the Strategy Formulation, the Tenth National Economic and Social
Development Plan, and the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management
(SAICM). Additionally, the Strategic Plan had to comply with the nanosafety and ethics
guidelines at the international level.

3. Nanosafety and Thailands Economic and Social situation seminar was organized
to ensure that the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan was established, and will
be effectively implemented by all sectors as well as to create awareness and
understanding in nanotechnology. Moreover, the goal was to gain benefits on
health, environment, and national security from proper R&D and nanoproducts
utilization. Three brainstorming sessions were additionally held to provide more
opportunities for government networks, industrial and public sectors, as well as
academics and specialists to contribute ideas and comments on the draft of the
Strategic Plan in various aspects.

To ensure that the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan complies with Thailands
Fourth National Strategic Plan on Chemical Management (2012-2021), the working group and
NANOTEC organized several brainstorming sessions and meetings with others organizations as
shown below:
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Two brainstorming sessions with the Food and Drug Administration

The 1st meeting: February 17, 2010 at Food and Drug Administration

The 2nd meeting:
March 10, 2010
at NSTDA
Six Nanosafety Strategic Plan Working Group meetings

The 1st meeting:
April 8, 2010
at NSTDA
nd

The 2 meeting:
May 15, 2010
at NSTDA
rd

The 3 meeting:
June 10, 2010
at NSTDA
th

The 4 meeting:
July 16, 2010
at NSTDA
Three Sub-Working Group meetings

The 1st meeting:
May 3, 2010
at NSTDA
nd

The 2 meeting:
June 2, 2010
at NSTDA
rd

The 3 meeting:
August 23, 2010
at NSTDA
Three brainstorming sessions with the National Health Commission Office of Thailand

The 1st meeting:
October 19, 2010 at National Health Commission Office of Thailand
nd

The 2 meeting:
November 1, 2010 at National Health Commission Office of Thailand
rd

The 3 meeting:
November 30, 2010 at NSTDA
Four Nanotechnology Safety and Risk Management Committee Meetings of 2009

The 1st meeting:
March 5, 2009
at NSTDA
nd

The 2 meeting:
May 26, 2009
at NSTDA
rd

The 3 meeting:
July 24, 2009
at NSTDA
th

The 4 meeting:
December 2, 2009 at Century Park Hotel
Five Nanotechnology Safety and Risk Management Committee Meetings of 2010

The 1st meeting:
February 10, 2010 at NSTDA
nd

The 2 meeting:
April 20, 2010
at NSTDA
rd

The 3 meeting:
June 15, 2010
at NSTDA
th

The 4 meeting:
August 4, 2010
at NSTDA
th

The 5 meeting:
August 27-28, 2010 at Rose Garden Riverside Hotel, Nakhon Pathom
Four seminars and brainstorming sessions
The seminar of the Nanosafety and Thailands Economic and

The 1st meeting:

Social Situation December 2, 2009 at Century Park Hotel
nd

The 2 meeting:
The brainstorming for Nanotechnology Safety Strategic Plan

July 22, 2010 at Miracle Grand Hotel
rd

The 3 meeting:
The brainstorming for Nanotechnology Safety and Ethics Strategic

Plan by the National Nanotechnology Center and the National

Health Commission Office of Thailand November 20, 2010 at

NSTDA, Pathumthani
th

The 4 meeting:
The issue based health assembly: Nanotechnology Safety and

Ethics Strategic Plan (2012-2016) January 12, 2011 at Grand

Ballroom, Rama Garden Hotel, Bangkok
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Figure 2.1: Process and timeline to develop the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan
Dec 2009
Organize academic seminar on Nanosafety and risk management
Feb-Mar 2010
Study current status/ trend/ SWOT analysis of nanotechnology in Thailand
Apr 2010
Brainstorm for outline visions/frameworks of the strategic planning process
May-Jun 2010
Compare the Nanosafety Strategic Plan with Thailands Fourth

National Strategic Planon Chemical Management
Jun-Jul 2010
Draft the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan
Jul 2010
Meeting for comments on the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan

(industrial sector/specialists)
Aug 2010
Propose to the Nanosafety and Risk Management Committee
Nov 2010
Meeting for comments on the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan

(public sector/government organizations)
Jan 2011
Organize assembly focusing on health-related issues to gain comments

from all sectors
May 2011
Propose to the Nanosafety and Risk Management Committee
Jun 2011
Propose to the National Nanotechnology Centers Board of Directors
Aug 2011
Propose to the Governing Board
Sep 2012
Approved the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan by the Cabinet
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Vision, Objective, and Key Performance Indicators
of the Strategic Plan

The Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan is developed in compliance with government
policies by integrating the master plan and several nanosafety-related strategic plans both in
the national and international sector. Mainly, the plan engages Thailands Fourth National
Strategic Plan on Chemical Management (2012-2021) to embrace every aspect of nanotechnology
safety and ethics issues. The alignment between the Thailands Fourth National Strategic Plan
on Chemical Management (2012-2021) and the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan (2012-2016.)
are shown in Figure 3.1 below
Thailands Fourth National Strategic Plan
on Chemicals Management
(2012-2021)
1. Develop a complete database system,
mechanics and chemical control tools
2. Promote and strengthen the capabilities
in chemicals management for all sectors
3. Reducing the risk of chemical hazards
Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan

(2012-2016)
1. Establishing and implementing knowledge
mangement in nanosafety and ethics
and nanoproducts
2. Developing and reinforcing measures
and monitoring mechanisms and
enforcement
3. Strengthening and promoting public
engagement activities
Figure 3.1: The alignment between the Thailands Fourth National Strategic Plan on Chemical
Management (2012-2021) and the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan (2012-2016).

The objective of the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan is to define the directions of
safety and ethics management in order to create alignment among organizations and operate
in accordance with Thailands situation. The prospect frameworks are as follows:
1. Vision
Safe-nano for Thailands sustainable development

The vision becomes the direction of Thailands social development, based on nanotechnology
concerning health, education, environment, and economics in a reliable and sustainable manner.
The activities are as follows:
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1. Research and Development: To conduct and manage nanotechnology knowledge
for effective and sustainable implementations.

2. Production, Import, Export, and Marketing: To create opportunities to the public for
choosing safe and beneficial nanoproducts, ensure safety and good health for
employees, and boost Thailands economics by exporting nanoproducts.

3. Proper utilization/application of nanotechnology, nanomaterials, and nanoproducts
used in products and services leading to social benefits and better understanding
for the public.

4. Logistics and Storage: To conduct a safe and proper logistic and storage system for
the Thai community under strict measures and regulations.

5. Disposal: To create a proper disposal system with no pollution.
2. Objective

To enhance health and environment safety as well as promote social security via ethical,
sustainable and proper engagement in R&D, production, distribution and nanotechnology and
nanoproduct usage.
3. Key Performance Indicators and Targets

Within 5 years, when the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan is complete, three key
performance indicators and targets are to be accomplished as follows:

1. Thailand has an effective management system of nanosafety and ethics, with related
sectors operating within 5 years.

2. Nanoproducts in Thailand market have labels displaying nanomaterials components
and safety information based on scientific evidence.

3. The public has knowledge, understanding, and awareness of nanosafety and risk and
are able to select, store, and handle nanoproducts by themselves.
4. Strategies

To achieve the vision and objective of the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan the
three strategies below have been determined to build involvement and integrity of all sectors.

Strategy 1 : Establishing and implementing knowledge management in nanosafety and

ethics and nanoproducts

Strategy 2 : Developing and reinforcing measures and monitoring mechanisms and

enforcement

Strategy 3 : Strengthening and promoting public engagement activities
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The strategies are outlined from Thailands SWOT analysis for nanosafety and ethics.
Moreover, the passive and active strategies, objective, and indicators are framed to develop
knowledge management for nanotechnology, conduct safety measures, implement safety
regulations on health, environment, and national security, and build sustainable public participation
in the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan. The following diagram (Figure 3.2) demonstrates
the relationship between vision, objective, indicators, strategies and measures of the Nanosafety
and Ethics Strategic Plan.

For the strategies to involve all sectors, the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan shall
cover five working fields as follows:

1. Engineering
2. Enforcement
3. Economy and finance
4. Education and knowledge management
5. Empowerment
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3 Strategies
Engineering
Establishing and implementing

knowledge management in
nanosafety and ethics
and nanoproducts
Enforcement
Economy
Education
Developing and reinforcing measures and monitoring

and mechanisms enforcement
Empowerment
Strengthening and promoting

public engagement activities
The public has knowledge, understanding, and awareness of nanosafety and risk
and are able to select, store, and handle
nanoproducts by themselves
Nanoproducts in Thailands market have labels displaying nanomaterials components

and safety information based on scientific
evidence
3 Key
Performance
Indicators
Thailand has an effective management system

of nanosafety and ethics, with related sectors
operating within 5 years
To enhance health and environment safety as well as promote social security via ethical, sustainable
and proper engagement in R&D, production, distribution and nanotechnology and nanoproduct usage
Safe-nano for Thailands Sustainable Development
Objective
Vision
Figure 3.2: The diagram of the relationship between vision, objective, indicators, strategies and measures of the National Nanosafety and Ethics
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Strategy 1:
Establishing and implementing knowledge management in nanosafety
and ethics and nanoproducts
Objectives

1. To establish and manage information on nanotechnology and nanoproducts safety
and ethics in a reliable, systematic, and holistic manner.

2. To promote a connecting network for information on nanotechnology and
nanoproducts safety and ethics both in national and international level.

3. To support all sectors for equal access to knowledge and information and to expand
knowledge to the society in order to build awareness on nanoproducts safety and
selecting process.

Strategic Goals

Knowledge on nanotechnology and nanoproducts safety and ethics will be systematically
created and managed. The information network on nanosafety and ethics will be integrated
from all related parties as well as ready for distribution to the public.
Key Performance Indicators and Targets

1. Having a database system on nanosafety and ethics which is accessible to the public.

2. Having knowledge management process which can be integrated by every sector
leading to effective and sustainable implementation.
Measures
Enforcement

1. Develop nanotechnology and nanoproducts safety and ethics measures which
involve working condition, usage, research, development, and production as well as
the impacts on health, environment, and national security.
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2. Develop safe usage of nanotechnology and nanoproducts manuals and procedures
for the industry, laboratory, and user levels.

3. Develop a center for nanotechnology and nanoproducts safety and ethics information
center, linking nationally and internationally, in order to build an accessible gateway
for academics, manufacturers, and the public.
Economy and Finance

4. Promote, support, motivate, and ensure sufficient budget for reliable research on
the nanosafety and the effects of nanomaterials and nanoproducts which may pose
impacts on health, environment, and national security.
Empowerment

5. Build networks for both national and international researchers and organizations in
order to link all nanotechnology knowledge.
Strategy 2:
Developing and reinforcing measures and monitoring mechanisms
and enforcement
Objectives

1. To develop and reinforce nanosafety and ethics regulations which are efficient in
monitoring nanotechnology and nanoproducts in every aspects.

2. To develop an effective and complete national management system for nanotechnology
and nanoproducts.

3. To integrate national and international measures as well as every sectors operation
involving nanosafety and ethics monitoring and enforcement in order to create an
unified concept.
Strategic Goals

Set nanosafety and ethics management system which integrates national and international
measures as well as operation of all sectors.
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1. Having nanosafety and ethics measures which involve all related parties and cover
every sectors operations.

2. Having effective mechanisms to support, monitor, and enforce nanosafety and ethics
measures.

3. Nanoproducts in Thailands market have labels displaying nanomaterials components
and safety information based on scientific evidence.

4. Having agencies and organizations which provide services on analysis, testing, calibrating,
and certifying nano label for nanoproducts.

5. Having agencies or surveillance and warning systems for nanosafety, which coordinate
with authorized agencies to determine measures as well as make recalls, discontinue
sales in the market, and eliminate fake nanoproducts.

6. Having controls on advertising and set nanoproducts advertising guidelines.
Measures
Enforcement

1. Develop nanosafety and ethics measures and reporting systems, which involve
working condition covering research and development, production and storage,
logistics and disposal as well as the impacts on health, environment, and national
security.

2. Analysis of laws and measures, both at national and international level, in order to
improve and develop Thailands nanosafety and ethics laws, regulations, and rules.

3. Establish standards or measures for controlling, regulating, and monitoring nanosafety
and ethics, including the advertisement and promotions of nanoproducts in order to
properly optimize beneficial and safety usages.

4. Develop a national mechanism to determine the direction and suggestion or consultation
on the policies to support, monitor, and enforce nanosafety and ethics measures,
as well as provide advice in cases wherein consumers are affected by nanoproducts.

Engineering
5. Develop and enhance laboratories capabilities in analyzing and testing nanoproducts
and nanomaterials so as to study the effects of manufactured nanomaterials
on health and environment.
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Strategy 3:
Strengthening and promoting public engagement activities
Objectives

1. To promote public engagement in the process of public policy as well as nanotechnology
and nanosafety and ethics management at all levels.

2. To conduct a learning society to promote knowledge, understanding, and awareness
in all relevant subjects of nanosafety through the educational system and simple
learning materials for every levels in the society.
Strategic Goals

The public has knowledge, understanding and awareness in nanotechnology and nanosafety.
Moreover, they are capable of safe and appropriate usage of nanoproducts and are able to
engage in the process of developing and establishing policy concerning nanosafety and ethics
management, surveillance and monitoring.

1. The public and consumer network has knowledge, understanding, and are capable
of participating in the process of policy development for nanotechnology and
nanosafety management.

2. Information on nanotechnology, nanosafety and risks are accessible and the public
is aware and can utilize them appropriately and promptly.

3. Having appropriate nanotechnology and nanosafety materials in regional education
centers both in the formal and informal education system.
Measures
Education and Knowledge Management

1. Establish and develop participation, comprehension, and continuality in the public
network for nanotechnology and nanosafety and ethics knowledge and understanding.

2. Strengthen and connect public network as well as develop academics on nanotechnology
to exchange, strengthen, and expand knowledge into communities and societies.

3. Promote public awareness and learning on the benefits and potential risks of
nanotechnology in various aspects through a variety of media and channels which
are appropriate to each audience.
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4. Support the network for public and private nanotechnology laboratories that are
eligible for certifying nanomark* label to verifying nanoproduct advertisement.
Empowerment

5. Campaign to the public network, community, and local governmental organization
for attentiveness and awareness of shared responsibility in protecting and solving
problems from nanotechnology and nanoproducts.

6. Grant urban and rural communities easy and equal access of information on nanoproducts
by distributing simple academic data. This will act as an attempt to provide opportunity
for consumer and their communities safer nanoproduct selection.

7. Assign responsible and relevant agencies to develop activities for strengthening and
promoting public participation
*Nanomark is defined as the certified mark for products which contain nanomaterials. The mark specifies the size of nanoparticles used and the properties of nanoproduct. For example antibacterial and water repellant properties, etc.
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1. Establishing and
implementing
knowledge
management
in nanosafety
and ethics and
nanoproducts
- National Nanotechnology Center

- The Federation of Thai Industries
- Office of the National Research Council
of Thailand
- Ministry of Industry
- Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
- Ministry of Public Health
of Thailand
- Nanosafety Information Center of

Thailand (NICT)

Thailand (NICT)
1. Having a database system

on nanosafety and ethics
which is accessible to the
public.
2. Having a knowledge
management process which
can be integrated by every
sector leading to an
effective and sustainable
implementation.
Table 4.1 Key performance indicators, targets, primary responsible agencies, and supporting agencies for the Nanosafety and Ethics
Strategic Plan.
Primary responsible agencies
Key performance
Supporting agencies
(responsible to key performance
Strategy
indicators and Targets
(supporting data and network)
indicators)
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Key performance
1. Having nanosafety and

ethics measures which
involve all related parties
and cover the operations
of all sectors.
Strategy
2. Developing and
reinforcing measures
and monitoring
mechanisms and
enforcement

- National Science Technology and
Innovation Policy Office
- Food and Drug Administration
- National Bureau of Agriculture
Commodity and Food Standards
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Fisheries
- Department of Livestock Development
- The Customs Department
- The Fiscal Policy Office
- The Industrial Standards Institute
- Department of Industrial Works
- Pollution Control Department
- Department of Environment Quality
Promotion
- Occupation Safety and Health Bureau
- Department of Labour Protection
and Welfare
- Office of the Consumer Protection Board

indicators)
- Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology
of Higher Education Institutions
- Ministry of Science
- Department of Science Service
- National Institute of Metrology (Thailand)
- Department of Medical Sciences
- Consumer Organization
- Consumer Protection Police Division
- The Thai Chamber of Commerce and
Board of Trade of Thailand (Bangkok)
Supporting agencies
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2. Developing and
and monitoring
mechanisms and
enforcement
Strategy
2. Having effective mechanisms to support, monitor,

and enforce nanosafety and
ethics measures.
Key performance
- National Science Technology and
Innovation Policy Office
Promotion
- Department of Labour Protection
and Welfare

indicators)
- Consumer Protection Police Division
Supporting agencies
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2. Developing and
and monitoring
mechanisms and
enforcement
Strategy
3. Nanoproducts in
Thailands market have
labels displaying
nanomaterials components
and safety information
based on scientific evidence
Key performance

indicators)
- Nanotechnology Association of Thailand
- Royal Thai Police
- Ministry of Commerce
Supporting agencies
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2. Developing and
and monitoring
mechanisms and
enforcement
Strategy

indicators)

- Thailand Textile Institute
- Thailand Institute of Scientific and
Technological Research
5. Having agencies or surveil- - Nanosafety Information Center of
Thailand (NICT)
lance and warning systems
for nanosafety, which coordi- - National Nanotechnology Center
nates with authorized agen- - Office of the Consumer Protection Board
cies to determine measures
as well as make recalls,
discontinue sales in the
market, and eliminate fake
nanoproducts.
6. Having controls on adver- - Office of the Consumer Protection Board
tising and set nanoproducts
advertising guideline
4. Having agencies and

organizations which provide
services on analysis, testing,
calibrating, and certifying
nano label for nanoproducts.
Key performance
- The Government Public Relations Department
- Royal Thai Police

- Nanotechnology Association of Thailand

- Central Labaratory
Supporting agencies
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3. Strengthening and
promoting public
Strategy
1. Public and consumer

network has knowledge,
understanding, and are
capable of participating
in the process of policy
development for
nanotechnology and
nanosafety management.
Key performance
- Foundation for Consumers
- Bangkoks Consumer Protection
Association

indicators)
- National Bureau of Agriculture Com modity
and Food Standards
Promotion
- Department of Labour Protection and
Welfare
Supporting agencies
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3. Strengthening and
promoting public
engagement
activities
Strategy
2. Information on
nanotechnology and
nanosafety and risks are
accessible and the public
is aware and can utilize
them appropriately and
promptly.
3. Having appropriate
nanotechnology and nanosafety materials in regional
education centers both in
the formal and informal
education system.
Key performance

indicators)
Thailand (NICT)
- Thai Journalists Association
- The Press Association of Thailand
- Thai Broadcast Journalist Association
-The Government Public Relations
Department
- Ministry of Education
- Department of Academic Affair
- Office of the Basic Education
Commission of Thailand
of Thailand
- Nanosafety Information and Knowledge
Management Center
Supporting agencies
Chapter 5
Mechanisms on Implementation and Evaluation
of the Strategic Plan

Implementation of the Strategic Plan is a significant process. Therefore, it requires synergy
teamwork, proper technology, vivid target and a unified objective. Moreover, for each sector to
embrace the Strategic Plan in the annual implementation plan requires conformation of both
the national nanotechnology as well as other development situation. Therefore, creating an
implementation plan along with reviewing and improving the annual implementation plan is a
significant process which will bring about flexibility in implementation. In turn, this will support
each sector to pursue their roles and goals efficiently. The procedures can be described
as follows:

1) Related parties shall establish work plans, projects and activity plans which conform
to the objectives, goals and measures stated in the Strategic Plan.

2) Each sector shall prioritize, by importance and urgency, the implementation of the
Strategic Plan which can be done by determining control mechanisms and setting
key performance indicators in both short and long terms.

3) Each sector shall integrate their implementation plan with the National Economic
and Social Development Plan, government policies, national agendas, international
standards, international treaties and Thailands role in the international stage.

4) Each sector shall determine work plans, projects and activity plans which conform
to the Strategic Plan. Also, each shall allocate budgets to promote efficient operation.

5) Support the primary, supporting and related agencies with a unified direction conforming
to the Strategic Plan by promoting clear and unified objectives, integrating operations
while aiming to eradicate redundancy.
5.1 Strategy in Implementing the Strategic Plan

Implementing the Strategic Plan requires synergy teamwork, proper technology, vivid target
and unified objective with strategies as per below:

1) Operate by Focusing on Every Sectors Engagement: Set clear goals and share
responsibilities in order to enhance efficiency. Moreover, establish a mechanism
wherein beneficiaries and affected parties involve in analyzing, planning and making
decisions in every process.
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2) Reinforce Knowledge and Understanding to the Public: The Strategic Plan emphasizes
that each sector needs to establish work plans, projects and activity plans which
conform to the national policy and strategy. Nanosafety development should be a
national policy to be able to communicate to the public and related parties on how
to manage and develop the Strategic Plan. Enhancing understanding of nanosafety
as well as create engagement in the monitoring process and awareness on the potential
risks and unexpected outcomes that may occur within the community and society
in necessary.

3) Adapt Work Plans, Projects and Activity Plans to Fit Budget Approval Practice:
Each sector must converge issues in the work plans, projects and activity plans with
the time frame of the Strategic Plan as well as the vision, policy, public needs and
the countrys development situation.

4) Public Engagement: For the policy and operation of the Strategic Plan to be fully
effective, the plan shall also include strategies on public engagement with the private
sector on nanosafety management. Several measures include (1) strengthen
communities awareness and monitoring of nanomaterials manufacturing process,
(2) promote learning on the advantages of nanomaterials and nanosafety, (3) increase
coordination in the community and different sectors aiming to produce concrete
operational outcomes.

5) Utilizing the Mechanism of the Nanosafety and Risk Management Committee,

Leading to Implementation. The process should involve the National Nanotechnology
Center, representatives from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of
Industry, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, related parties from both the
public and private sectors, and the academic sectors. This is to bring about integration
which results in collaboration, co-ordination and leads to financial support for
operations concerning the nanosafety and risk management in Thailand.
5.2 Implementing the Strategic Plan

In the initial stage, structuring the organization chart with clear roles and missions of
each sector shall lead to implementation as follows:

1) Organization structure leading to implementation. Beginning from the cabinet level
to the local operating level (as per figure 5.1)

2) Integration of the financial support. Nanosafety will involve several ministries and
sectors; therefore, implementation needs to be unified by determining a strategy
which integrates nanotechnology safety operations and the national financial plan
as follows:
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2.1)

2.2)

2.3)

2.4)

Determining primary responsible agencies to work as a coordinator of the

implementation plan.
The process of establishing the implementation plan needs to emphasize
engagement of ministries, sectors and networks.
Budget submitting process of ministries and different sectors needs to
include an annual implementation plan which conforms to each sectors
roles and missions.
The Nanosafety and Risk Management Committee coordinates, pushes
forward and promotes financial support in cases of emergencies or important
issues wherein different sectors must work together.
5.3 Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring and evaluation must follow the framework of public administration in a
result-oriented approach with the concept of monitoring and evaluating the key success
indicators in different dimensions as follows:

1) Designate a monitoring and evaluating committee which involves representatives
from related parties who continuously evaluate and compile past performance
at least once a year. The results will then be used by the Nanosafety and Risk
Management Committee to efficiently follow-up and speed-up the implementation plan.

2) Determine regular assessment and improvement by reviewing and developing the
implementation plan annually utilizing the committees mechanism.

3) Develop key success indicators following the progress of the result-oriented operation.

4) Determine regular reviews and improvement of the implementation plan to generate
flexibility of the operation. Flexibility will encourage each sector to pursue the roles
and missions as well as aim to achieve the goals together. The implementation plan
assessment and development shall be done annually via the committee or working
groups mechanism in order to efficiently unify the operation and co-ordinate
cross-functional work.
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Cabinet
National
Nanotechnology Center
Nanosafety and Risk Management
Committee
Nanosafety Strategic
Plan Working group
Nanosafety Guidelines
Working Group
Other Working Group
Representatives from
Ministries and Related Sectors
Local Administration
Organizations
Business/ Private Sectors
Organizations/ Networks
Civill Society
Figure 5.1 Organization chart for implementation
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and related organizations
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*
*
*
*
*
*
Responsible Agencies meaning the sector which is mainly responsible for operating to achieve the objectives of each strategy
* * Primary
Agencies and Networks meaning the sector which is responsible for cooperating to achieve the objectives
* Supporting
of each strategy.
1) Ministry of Finance
Customs Department
Fiscal Policy Office
2) Ministry of Agricultural and Cooperatives
Department of Agriculture
Department of Livestock Development
Department of Fisheries
Thai Agricultural and Food Standard Institute
Central Laboratory
Sector
Establishing and
and reinforcing Strengthening and
implementing knowledge Developing
measures
and
monitoring promoting public
management in
mechanisms and
enforcement
and nanoproducts
Strategy
Appendix 1
Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan (2012-2016) and related organizations
Appendix
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**
**
*
**
**
**
*
*
*
*
* * Primary
* Supporting
of each strategy.
3) Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

Pollution Control Department
Department of Environmental Quality Promotion
4) Ministry of Commerce
5) Ministry of Labor
Department of Labor Protection and Welfare
Occupational Safety and Health Bureau
Social Security Office
Sector
Establishing and
measures and monitoring promoting public
management in
mechanisms and
enforcement
and nanoproducts
Strategy
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Appendix
**
*
**
**
*
**
**
*
**
* * Primary
* Supporting
of each strategy.
6) Ministry of Education
Office of the Basic Education Commission
Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology of
Higher Education Institution
Nanosafety Information Center of Thailand
(NICT)
Sector
Establishing and
measures
and
management in
mechanisms and
enforcement
and nanoproducts
Strategy
Appendix
Chapter 1
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**
**
**
*
**
**
**
* * Primary
* Supporting
of each strategy.
7) Ministry of Science and Technology

National Science and Technology Development
Agency
National Science Technology and Innovation
Policy Office
National Institute of Metrology
Department of Science Service
Thailand Institute of Scienctific and
Technological Research
Sector
Establishing and
management in
mechanisms and
enforcement
and nanoproducts
Strategy
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Appendix
**
**
**
**
**
**
*
*
**
* * Primary
* Supporting
of each strategy.
8) Ministry of Public Health

Food and Drug Administration
Department of Medical Sciences
Department of Disease Control
National Health Commission Office of
thailand
9) Ministry of Industry
Department of Industrial Works
Thai Industrial Standard Institute
Thailand Textile Institute
Sector
Establishing and
measures
and
management in
mechanisms and
enforcement
and nanoproducts
Strategy
Appendix
Chapter 1
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*
*
*
*
**
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
**
* * Primary
* Supporting
of each strategy.
10) The Prime Ministers Office

The Thailand Research Fund
The Government Public Relations Department
Office of the Consumer Protection Board
11) Royal Thai Police
Consumer Protection Police Division
12) Office of the National Research Council
of Thailand
13) The Federation of Thai Industries
14) Thai Chamber of Commerce
15) Consumer Organization
Sector
Establishing and
management in
mechanisms and
enforcement
and nanoproducts
Strategy
and
(.. )
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(2012
2016)
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*
**
**
**
**
**
*
* * Primary
* Supporting
of each strategy.
16) Nanotechnology Association of Thailand

17) Foundation for Consumers
18) Bangkoks Consumer Protection Association
19) The Press Association of Thailand
20) Thai Journalists Association
21) Thai Broadcast Journalists Association
22) Health Systems Research Institube
Sector
Establishing and
measures
and
management in
mechanisms and
enforcement
and nanoproducts
Strategy
Appendix 2
Nanosafety and Risk Management Committee
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Appendix 2
Nanosafety and Risk Management Committee
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Varapan Danutra

Dr. Suwit Wibulpolprasert
Prof. Sirirurg Songsivilai
Dr. Angsana Tokitkla
Ms. Urai Churyen
Mr. Phasakorn Bunsom
Ms. Jaruwan Katkeaw
Ms. Songsri Jumpol
Mr. Oratai Sinrapanapaporn
Ms. Narintip Panee
Ms. Chutiwan Juttupornpong
Dr. Sumol Pavittranon
Dr. Yupin Lawanprasert
Dr. Pongpisut Jongudomsuk
Ms. Pornpit Silkavute
Mr. Panu Chompupong
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lerson Tanasugarn
Mr. Somchai Urkasemsin
Ms. Petcharat Eksangkul
Mr. Chainan Ukosakul
Mr. Somsak Chunharat
Dr. Tipicha Posayanon
Mr. Pana Janviroj
Dr. Chalong Laochariyakul
Dr. Sirasak Teparkum
Dr. Nuttapan Supaka
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Appendix
National Center of Excellence for Environmental and

Hazardus Waste Management
Ministry of Public Health
Office of the National Research Council of Thailand
Office of the National Research Council of Thailand
Department of Medical Sciences
Health Systems Research Institute
Health Systems Research Institute
Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
The Federation of Thai Industries
The Federation of Thai Industries
Thai Chamber of Commerce
National Heath Foundation
National Health Commission Office of Thailand
President of the Nation
Appendix 3
Nanosafety Strategic Plan Working Group
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Appendix 3
Nanosafety Strategic Plan Working Group
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lerson Tanasugarn
Dr. Sirasak Teparkum
Mr. Prayut Metineerak
Mr. Ratchanun Anunthawat
Ms. Opal Waiyawut
Mr. Padet Suwantada
Ms. Surapee Kiratiya-Angul
Dr. Pornpimol Athipanyakom
Mr. Vuttichai Kaewkrajang
Ms. Karnchana Karnviroj
Ms. Preeyanun Likhitsan
Dr. Kitipong Promwong
Dr. Yupin Lawanprasert
Ms. Amornrat Leenanithikul
Dr. Aurus Kongphanit
Dr. Nalinee Sripuang
Mr. Prasong Norajit
Ms. Rattana Ruktrakul
Ms. Piyaporn Thiencharoen
Ms. Witchar Pichainarong
Ms. Nutthinun Lienkatawa
Dr. Tipicha Posayanon
Dr. Chalong Laochariyakul
Dr. Nuttapan Supaka
Ms. Warulee Thongkum
1. Ms. Pornphen Opaskitpaisan

2. Ms. Narisa Bunyongvorapinit
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Chulalongkorn University
Office of the National Security Council
Royal Thai Army Chemical Department, Ministry of Defense
Pollution Control Department
National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office
Department of Disease Control
National Health Commission Office of Thailand
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The Nanosafety and

Ethics Strategic Plan

National Nanotechnology Center

The Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan (2012 2016)

The Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan (2012 2016)

Chapter 2 Procedures in Establishing the Strategic Plan

Chapter 4 Nanosafety and Ethics Strategies

Chapter 5 Mechanisms on Implementation and Evaluation of the Strategic Plan

The Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan (2012 2016)

Figure 2.1 Process and timeline to develop the Nanosafety and

Figure 3.1 The alignment between Thailands Fourth National

Figure 5.1 Organization chart for implementation

The Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan (2012 2016)

2. Terminology and Definitions

The Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan (2012 2016)

Background and Related Researches

The Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan (2012 2016)

3. Nanosafety and Ethics Policies, Strategic Plans, and Laws

4. SWOT Analysis of Nanosafety and Ethics of Thailand

The Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan (2012 2016)

The Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan (2012 2016)

Two brainstorming sessions with the Food and Drug Administration

The Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan (2012 2016)

Organize academic seminar on Nanosafety and risk management

Study current status/ trend/ SWOT analysis of nanotechnology in Thailand

Brainstorm for outline visions/frameworks of the strategic planning process

Compare the Nanosafety Strategic Plan with Thailands Fourth

Draft the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan

Meeting for comments on the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan

Propose to the Nanosafety and Risk Management Committee

Meeting for comments on the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan

Organize assembly focusing on health-related issues to gain comments

Propose to the Nanosafety and Risk Management Committee

Propose to the National Nanotechnology Centers Board of Directors

Propose to the Governing Board

Approved the Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan by the Cabinet

The Nanosafety and Ethics Strategic Plan (2012 2016)